New York Mets Lose Key Hitter Ahead of Series Against Boston Red Sox

Mets' Alonso to Miss Series With Wrist Injury

Outfielder Starling Marte to Return Friday

The New York Mets have lost another key hitter ahead of their crucial series against the Boston Red Sox. First baseman Pete Alonso is expected to miss the series with a sprained left wrist. Alonso suffered the injury during a swing in the Mets' win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.

Alonso is hitting .262 with 25 home runs and 86 RBIs this season. He is one of the Mets' most dangerous hitters, and his absence will be a significant blow to the team's offense.

The Mets will also be without outfielder Starling Marte for the first two games of the series. Marte is dealing with a quadriceps injury, but he is expected to return to the lineup Friday.

The Mets are currently in a tight race for the National League East title. They are just 1.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves and 2.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Mets will need to find a way to replace Alonso's production in the lineup. They will likely turn to Dominic Smith or J.D. Davis to fill in at first base.

The Mets will also need to get some more production from their offense as a whole. They have scored just 3.9 runs per game in their last 10 games.

The Mets will open the series against the Red Sox on Thursday night at Citi Field.